Floyd Bennett Field Photo Gallery

The 14-year restoration of the C-97G "Angel of Deliverance" took place at Floyd Bennett Field and culminated with a brief re-opening of runway 6

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A restored C-97G aircraft prepared for and departed from Floyd Bennett Field.
  • The C-97G utilized Runway 6, which offered 5,000 feet of pavement and a departure path over water, largely out of sight for spectators.
  • Floyd Bennett Field is home to the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) Hangar, a working facility that preserves historic aircraft and encourages public interaction.
  • The terminal and control tower at Floyd Bennett Field were undergoing rehabilitation, with a public reopening planned for November 11, 2017.
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C-97G gets ready for departure

Jeremy King

Jeremy King is a senior editor for Plane & Pilot. You can also find him on Substack.
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